We're bringing back another ground-breaking episode for our special Menopause Matters Season — this time with the inspiring Karen Arthur.

Karen is an educator, fashion designer, dancer, podcaster, broadcaster, author and artist. She's the host of the Menopause Whilst Black podcast, which she created to amplify the voices of Black women going through menopause. Karen brings such honesty, creativity, and joy to this conversation. She reminds us that menopause isn't one size fits all and that midlife can be a time to set boundaries, honour ourselves, and open up to what's possible. And that representation matters.

Here's what we cover:

-How the Black Lives Matter movement inspired Karen to create her podcast

-Why menopause isn't one size fits all

-The importance of workplace support through menopause

-The different menopause experience of Black women

-How to actually make a difference around racial injustice

-Karen's personal journey with depression

-Her realization she was going through menopause and how it changed her life

-Experiences with therapy and the importance of doing it when you're ready

-Knowing when to seek help and when to say no

-Establishing boundaries with yourself and your body

-Honouring the ageing process and embracing midlife

-What menopause can truly give us

And so much more!

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Order Rachel's book, Magnificent Midlife: Transform Your Middle Years, Menopause And Beyond, recommended in The New York Times as one of seven top books about menopause at magnificentmidlife.com/book

The paperback can also be purchased on Amazon or other online retailers:

UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/

US & Canada: https://www.amazon.com/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/

Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/Magnificent-Midlife-Transform-Middle-Menopause/dp/173981150X/

You can listen to all the other episodes and get the show notes at magnificentmidlife.com/podcast.

Podcast recommended by the Sunday Times.

Feedspot #9 in 40 Best Midlife Podcasts and #7 in 60 Best Women Over 50 Podcasts

You'll find lots of strategies, support, and resources to help make your midlife magnificent at magnificentmidlife.com.

Check out Rachel's online Revitalize Experience, a 6-week intensive small group mentoring experience or 1-1 Midlife Mentoring.